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Things bystanders should be aware of about CPR

Apr
18

Date: April 18th, 2014

A significant number of CPR that was initiated by bystanders often results in the victim getting brain damage.

The mortality of postop is up when CPR is required

Apr
18

Date: April 18th, 2014

Very few patients who receive CPR after or during surgery do get to survive. In figures, only 1 out of 5 makes it.

AHA calls for enhanced bystander CPR training

Apr
17

Date: April 17th, 2014

The result of sudden cardiac arrest that occurs outside hospital remains significantly low.

CPR reduces yield for Kids with cardiovascular ailment

Apr
14

Date: April 14th, 2014

The finding indicated that CPR was definitely required by one in every 135 children who were admitted with cardiovascular ailments.

Acting fast is a key in improving cardiac arrest survival

Apr
13

Date: April 13th, 2014

User-friendly defibrillators and can help save a life when administered immediately after the attack.

Knowledge of CPR helps two boys save baby’s life

Apr
12

Date: April 12th, 2014

It’s amazing how two young male kids from Georgia were able to rise to the occasion during a tense moment and save the life of a child.

CPR always works when AEDS work

Apr
11

Date: April 11th, 2014

Researchers have discovered that the knowledge of using CPR can come in handy when AEDs fail to resuscitate a victim suffering from a heart attack.

Extensive CPR training to increase survival rates

Apr
10

Date: April 10th, 2014

According to a study done in Denmark, survival rates of people suffering from a heart attack can significantly be increased if there is extensive CPR training.

Bystander CPR made a priority by heart experts

Apr
09

Date: April 9th, 2014

There is a very high chance that people suffering from a heart attack will survive if the people aiding them are helped by 911 or emergency services dispatchers.

Witnessing CPR helps relatives cope well with situation

Apr
08

Date: April 8th, 2014

Members of a family are more likely to mentally accept lose of their loved ones if they were present when the CPR procedure was being administered.